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Wildfire evacuations lifted south of Salem after Liberty Fire reaches 100% containment

More than 100 firefighters fought the 50-acre Liberty Road fire south of Salem.
The fire was 100% contained as of Thursday morning.

 

Jory Hill neighbors grateful homes were saved from Liberty Fire

Although surrounded by blackened ground, south Salem neighbors are grateful for firefighter efforts to save their homes from the Liberty Fire.

 

Bud Light goes on offense with NFL campaign, hopes to overcome boycott, stock dip

Anheuser Busch has seen beer sales decline and its stock dip from a conservative boycott set off by Bud Light's promotion of a trans influencer.

 

Kristin Smart's killer hospitalized after prison attack left him in serious condition

The man convicted of killing college freshman Kristin Smart has been hospitalized after an attack at a California prison.

 

'The elephant not in the room': 5 takeaways from a Republican debate with no Donald Trump

Eight contenders battled it out in the first Republican primary debate, facing long odds and an uphill battle to stop Donald Trump from grabbing the nomination.

 

Oregon wildfire updates: Red flag warning could mean wildfire growth, new fires

A red flag warning has been issued for the western Oregon Cascade Range and foothills as conditions could bring new wildfires or fire growth.

 

2023 teacher shortages: What to know about vacancies in your region.

From four-day school weeks to recruiting custodians and lunchroom workers, here's how schools are addressing the teacher shortage crisis.

 

Frozen corn recall: Kroger, Food Lion, Signature Select vegetables recalled for listeria risk

Frozen corn and mixed vegetables have been recalled by Twin City Food Inc. because they may be contaminated with the bacteria.

 

Lego releasing Braille versions of its toy bricks, available to public for first time ever

Lego announced Thursday it will sell Braille bricks online for the first time. They are available to pre-order starting Aug. 24.

 

6 Mid-Valley girls soccer players to watch this season

The OSAA high school girls soccer season is set to begin Thursday across the state. Here are six local girls soccer players to watch this season.

 

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